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S.Res. 523 (114th)

A resolution relating to the death of Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor, powerful advocate for peace and human rights, and award-winning author.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

7 July 2016

Last action

7 July 2016 · Introduced

Status

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4922-4923; text as passed Senate: CR S4919)

Sponsors

Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN], Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX], Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT], Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE], Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN], Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Sen. Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND], Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]

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7 April 2025

Summary

Extends condolences to the family of Elie Wiesel, an award-winning author who helped the world understand the horrors of the Holocaust and gave a voice to those who suffered and perished in Nazi death camps. Honors Wiesel's lifelong commitment to advancing human dignity, freedom, and respect throughout the world. Expresses continued support for human rights and protection of religious liberty. Expresses admiration for Wiesel's legacy as an example and advocate of the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of evil.

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Timeline

  1. 7 July 2016

    Passed

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4922-4923; text as passed Senate: CR S4919)

    Source: Floor

  2. 7 July 2016

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4922-4923; text as passed Senate: CR S4919)

    Source: Floor

  3. 7 July 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

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